What does a permit, licence, or municipal service cost?
In the District municipality of East Hants, Nova Scotia, fees & rates rules are set by East Hants Municipal Fee Policy (version 4.0, approved by Council March 25, 2026), verified 2026-10-23. Schedule scope: All fees levied by the Municipality of East Hants except to the extent of conflict with applicable provincial legislation.
East Hants Municipal Fee Policy (version 4.0, approved by Council March 25, 2026)
adopted bylaw
schedule scope
All fees levied by the Municipality of East Hants except to the extent of conflict with applicable provincial legislation.
"all fees levied by the Municipality of East Hants"
notable fees
Lifetime Dog Registration Fee $25 per dog; four or more dogs $75 total; Building Permit Admin Fee: $125, plus $0.15/sq. ft; Arena Rental - Ice - Prime $250.00/hour; Tax Certificate $60 per issue.
Municipal Fees
scout note
East Hants fees set by council policy (2026): rezoning $500 admin fee plus $750 deposit; residential building permit $125 plus $0.15/sq ft; deck or pool permit $25; lifetime dog registration $25 per dog ($75 for four or more); replacement tag $5.
Municipal Fee Policy - with markup (proposed amendments, July 2026 council agenda)
Council Municipal Fee Policy with proposed markup (encroachment fees); lists planning, building, dog bylaw P-1000 and arena rental fees.
Planning & Development Fees - Municipality of East Hants
Planning and building fee table: rezoning $500 application + $750 deposit; building permit $125 admin + $0.15/sq ft; demolition $25; pool permit $25.